2023 Prisma - Pinot Noir Casablanca Valley (750ml)

Prisma is a collaborative project between Brazos and Grupo Belén, built around a shared goal of capturing the true character of Chile's Casablanca Valley. The estate draws on multiple vineyard sites, including some of the very first plots planted in the valley by pioneering winemaker Pablo Morandé back in 1982, whose early work helped establish Casablanca as one of Chile's premier cool climate regions. The project's name reflects its guiding philosophy, that the valley's misty mornings, sunny afternoons, and a gentle winemaking touch act together like a prism, refracting the grape into something more layered and complex.

This Pinot Noir comes from the Fundo Belén vineyard, a single site planted in 2004 on clay and granite soils at roughly 1,800 feet in elevation, close to the coast where cool nights help preserve freshness and aromatic lift. It is built from a blend of Pinot Noir clones grown side by side in that one vineyard, all harvested by hand. After fermentation, the wine matures for about ten months in used French oak barrels of varying sizes, followed by further aging in bottle before release.

The wine is fresh and vibrant, with bright aromas of strawberry and cherry underscored by a gentle hint of oak. The palate is lifted and velvety, finishing smooth and clean with real varietal clarity. It pairs easily with roast turkey, charcuterie boards, or a simple herbed pasta.